Moving from Spokane, WA to Boise, ID
About 333 miles across a state line, from Washington into Idaho, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Spokane, WA to Boise, ID covers about 333 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,499 – $1,998 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 134 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 333 miles, about 6 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,499 – $1,998. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 6 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Spokane to Boise
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,124 – $1,499 | $809 – $1,079 | $539 – $719 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,349 – $1,798 | $971 – $1,295 | $647 – $863 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,499 – $1,998 | $1,079 – $1,439 | $719 – $959 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,723 – $2,298 | $1,241 – $1,654 | $827 – $1,103 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,948 – $2,597 | $1,403 – $1,870 | $935 – $1,247 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,248 – $2,997 | $1,618 – $2,158 | $1,079 – $1,439 |
Transport only, for an estimated 333 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Spokane to Boise
333 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,665. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,499 to $1,998, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Spokane to Boise
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 134 people a year (±86) moved from Spokane County, WA, home to Spokane, to Ada County, ID, home to Boise. Going the other way: about 210 people a year (±81). Movers from Spokane County make up 0.4% of the 31,351 people a year who moved into Ada County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 17,837 people a year (±3,554) moving from Washington to Idaho and about 7,927 people a year (±1,960) from Idaho to Washington — a net gain for Idaho of about 9,910 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| King County, WA | 1,612 ±400 |
| Kootenai County, ID | 1,324 ±551 |
| Stevens County, WA | 1,086 ±298 |
| Thurston County, WA | 1,067 ±439 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 882 ±315 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Canyon County, ID | 3,357 ±924 |
| Orange County, CA | 1,192 ±462 |
| Bannock County, ID | 1,162 ±362 |
| San Diego County, CA | 737 ±570 |
| Twin Falls County, ID | 734 ±269 |
Licensed movers at each end
18 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Spokane (32 counting those licensed only inside Washington). 13 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 12.8% of their 39 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devries Moving Packing StorageUSDOT 3154189 | Spokane · 2 mi | 13 trucks | 8 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Dan the Moving ManUSDOT 1909844 | Spokane · 2 mi | 8 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and MovingUSDOT 3339968 | Spokane Valley · 10 mi | 8 trucks | 9 | 25.0% of 4 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 3211658 | Spokane Valley · 5 mi | 6 trucks | 10 | 0.0% of 8 |
| Alliance Moving IncUSDOT 1127257 | Coeur d'Alene · 30 mi | 6 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Jerrys Hauling ServiceUSDOT 781293 | Spokane · 2 mi | 5 trucks | 6 | 16.7% of 6 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Boise end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Boise: Peasley Transfer & Storage Co (Boise, 30 trucks), Merchants Moving & Storage LLC (Boise, 15 trucks), Air Van (Boise, 11 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Idaho LLC (Garden City, 11 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Washington into Idaho, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Spokane to Boise
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 333 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Boise
A local move inside Boise later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home and $795 – $1,425 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Boise are Missoula (about 290 mi), Ogden (about 317 mi), Spokane (about 333 mi).
Other routes from Spokane
All routes from Spokane, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane to Missoula, MT | ~198 mi | $891 – $1,188 |
| Spokane to Seattle, WA | ~266 mi | $1,197 – $1,596 |
| Spokane to Tacoma, WA | ~275 mi | $1,238 – $1,650 |
| Spokane to Olympia, WA | ~303 mi | $1,364 – $1,818 |
| Spokane to Vancouver, WA | ~333 mi | $1,499 – $1,998 |
| Spokane to Portland, OR | ~338 mi | $1,521 – $2,028 |
| Spokane to Eugene, OR | ~431 mi | $1,940 – $2,586 |
| Spokane to Billings, MT | ~515 mi | $2,318 – $3,090 |
Also moving to Boise: from Salt Lake City, UT, from Provo, UT, from Reno, NV, from Eugene, OR.
Spokane to Boise moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Spokane to Boise?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 333 miles cost about $1,124 – $1,499 for a studio, $1,499 – $1,998 for a two-bedroom home and $1,723 – $2,298 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Spokane to Boise take?
The drive is about 6 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Spokane to Boise?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $719 – $959 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,499 – $1,998 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,079 – $1,439.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Spokane to Boise?
Yes. Spokane is in Washington and Boise is in Idaho, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 18 listed movers within 30 miles of Spokane hold it.
How many people move from Spokane to Boise each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 134 people a year (margin of error ±86) moved from Spokane County, which contains Spokane, to Ada County, which contains Boise.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.